Bicyclist injured by hit-run driver, FHP reports

Tuesday

May 13, 2014 at 7:54 AM

STAFF REPORT

A bicyclist received minor injuries after a collision with a hit-and-run driver Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to an FHP report, the 21-year-old bicycle rider was riding south on Pompano Road in Venice at about 8 p.m. when a truck traveling west on Marlin Road drove in front of him. The bicycle collided with the right side of the truck, and the truck continued west on Marlin, the FHP reports. The bicyclist rode home and reported the incident.

The truck is described as a 2009-2014 Toyota Tacoma, with an "Apex" sign on its door in red lettering, a black bed cover and tinted windows.

Anyone who has information on the crash is asked to contact the FHP at (941) 492-5850 or (239) 938-1800.

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